Discovering Our Solar System: The Earth and the Moon

How many phases of the Moon are there?

• 8

• 6

• 4

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When the Moon is waxing it means it’s (a)   .

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Match the correct definition with the following terms:

• when the Moon is at full or new phase

• Spring Tides

• young cliffs on the Moon

• Lobate Scraps

• first and last quarter of Moon phase

• Neap Tides

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How does the Moon affect the Earth? (Select 2)

• It keeps the Earth from wobbling off its axis, which helps stabilize the Earth’s climate

• The Earth can survive without the Moon

• 1. The Moon is essential for the migration and navigation for animals, particularly birds

• Moon does not help boaters to navigate at night

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True or False: This is a picture of a Supermoon

• True

• False

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True or False: The Moon does not have pockets of water

• True

• False

What is your biggest takeaway from this lesson about the Moon

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